Access Evansville Residents Directory

The Evansville residents directory connects you to public records across Indiana's third largest city. Evansville is the seat of Vanderburgh County and home to more than 116,000 people in the southwest part of the state. You can search court records, land files, property data, and other public documents through city and county portals. The city and Vanderburgh County each run their own offices for records requests. This guide covers each one so you can find what you need in Evansville quickly and know exactly where to go.

Evansville Public Records Request

The city of Evansville has its own system for records requests. You can start by using the Evansville Public Records Request Form. The city offices handle requests for a range of documents. Put your request in writing and describe the records you need clearly. You do not need to give a reason for asking. Under IC 5-14-3-3, your request cannot be turned down because you did not say why you want the record.

The city's main records office is at 825 Sycamore Street, Evansville, IN 47708. You can also mail requests to P.O. Box 3356, Evansville, IN 47732. Phone the office at (812) 435-5160 or fax at (812) 435-5849. Agencies in Evansville must respond to in-person requests within 24 hours. Written requests must get a reply within seven calendar days. If no response comes in that window, the request is treated as denied under Indiana law.

The Evansville residents directory also includes records you can search in person at the Vanderburgh County Remote Public Records Search page. Records are available for free in Room 231 of the Civic Center Complex during regular business hours. Two options for remote access are also available for people who cannot visit in person.

Vanderburgh County Records for Evansville

Evansville records are kept at the county level by Vanderburgh County. The Vanderburgh County Recorder's Office is a key part of the Evansville residents directory. This office holds deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land documents. The recorder's office is at 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Room 231, Civic Center Complex, Evansville, IN 47708. Call (812) 435-5215 for help with recorded documents.

The county uses the statewide Odyssey system, so you can search Evansville court cases at mycase.in.gov for free. Search by name, case number, or attorney. Results are not official records. For certified copies, go to the county clerk's office in Evansville during business hours.

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office also handles public records. The law gives them 24 hours to respond to in-person requests and seven calendar days for mailed or faxed requests. This is the same timeline that applies to all public agencies in Evansville and Indiana.

The state APRA form is another way to request records that flow through Evansville area agencies.

Use the state portal when a record is held by a state agency rather than a Vanderburgh County or Evansville city office.

Note: In-person inspection of records at any Evansville or Vanderburgh County office is free under IC 5-14-3-8(c).

How to Search the Evansville Residents Directory

There are several ways to search the Evansville residents directory. The fastest is the free court search at mycase.in.gov. Type in a name or case number and results come up right away. This tool covers all Indiana courts including those in Evansville. For property and land records, visit the Vanderburgh County Recorder's office or use their online search tools. For city-specific documents, use the Evansville city records request form.

If you want to look at records in person, go to Room 231 of the Civic Center Complex in Evansville. Records are available during regular business hours at no cost. You only pay when you want copies. Standard copies run about $1 per page at most county offices in Indiana. Certified copies may cost more. Birth and death certificates cost $15 each through the health department.

• Court cases: search free at mycase.in.gov
• Land records: Vanderburgh County Recorder, Room 231, Civic Center Complex
• City records: Evansville records request form or call (812) 435-5160
• Sheriff records: Vanderburgh County Sheriff at (812) 435-5215

The Secretary of State Business Entity Search is also useful for Evansville business records. Search by name or ID at no cost. Under IC 5-14-3-1, the right to access public records belongs to every person in Indiana.

Nearby Cities in the Directory

Other Indiana cities with pages in this residents directory are listed below. If you need records from an area near Evansville, start with one of these.